A Million Ways to Die in the West is a comedy-western film directed by Seth MacFarlane, who also stars in the lead role as Albert Stark, a sheep farmer who is a coward. The film is set in 1882 in the town of Old Stump, Arizona, where life is harsh and dangerous with numerous ways to die.
The story begins with Albert, who is depressed and recently dumped by his girlfriend, Louise (Amanda Seyfried), becoming smitten with Anna (Charlize Theron), a beautiful and mysterious new woman in town. Little does he know that Anna is married to Clinch Leatherwood (Liam Neeson), a notorious gun-slinger, who is on his way to Old Stump to exact revenge on a man who has wronged him.
As Albert and Anna begin to fall for each other, Albert realizes that he needs to overcome his cowardice to win Anna's heart and protect himself from Clinch's wrath. With the help of his best friend, Edward (Giovanni Ribisi), and Edward's girlfriend, Ruth (Sarah Silverman), a prostitute with a heart of gold, Albert learns how to shoot a gun, and together they plan to defeat Clinch and save the town.
The film features several comedic performances, including Neil Patrick Harris as Foy, Louise's new beau, and an appearance by Christopher Lloyd as Doc Brown from Back to the Future. It also includes numerous references to popular Western films and iconic Western themes.
Overall, A Million Ways to Die in the West is a hilarious and irreverent take on the Western genre, with over-the-top violence, crude humor, and a charming love story at its core.
